2025-11-27
The Footwear Material Sustainability Meetup was held in Ho Chi Minh City this week, bringing together global footwear brands, Asian manufacturers, and technical textile suppliers to discuss new sustainability trends across the supply chain. The event placed strong emphasis on recyclable mesh fabrics, low-impact dyeing, and high-performance knitted uppers, signaling growing demand for environmentally responsible materials in the footwear sector.
LEARN MORECalifornia EPR Law Boosts Footwear Mesh Fabric Recycling: Textile Renewal Alliance Launches
2025-11-18
The Textile Renewal Alliance has officially launched its website, supporting California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for textiles. This groundbreaking legislation requires manufacturers and retailers to take responsibility for the full lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer recycling and reuse.
LEARN MORE2025-11-14
Colombia has officially removed import tariffs on 37 categories of textile and footwear raw materials, a major policy shift aimed at boosting local manufacturing competitiveness. These categories include synthetic fibers, polyester-based fabrics, knitted uppers, and other key components “for which Colombia has no domestic production capacity or only minimal output.”
LEARN MORE2025-11-11
Nike, the global sportswear leader, has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with Loop Industries, a pioneering company in sustainable plastics and materials innovation. This strategic partnership focuses on integrating Loop Industries’ 100% recycled polyester (rPET) and other eco-friendly materials into Nike’s product lines, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
LEARN MOREUS–China Trade Deal Reshapes Footwear Supply Chain: New Opportunities for Chinese Mesh Suppliers
2025-11-06
Lower tariffs bring production back to China, benefiting shoe upper fabric manufacturers
LEARN MORETITAS 2025 Highlights Cutting-Edge Textile Innovations Transforming Mesh Fabrics for Footwear
2025-11-03
Taiwan’s leading textile expo showcases 42 advanced innovations, emphasizing 3D-formed shoes, sustainable materials, and functional mesh fabrics.
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